JEFF HENDRICK netted an early contender for goal of the season to gift Burnley a massive three points against Bournemouth at Turf Moor.

Hendrick got the Clarets off to a flyer having soaked up the Cherries’ early pressure, as the £10million summer-signing scored an absolute stunner, taking a beautiful touch and smashing a shot beyond the despairing Artur Boruc from all of 25 yards.

Jeff Hendrick scored a stunner after just 13 minutes against Bournemouth

Fellow Irishman Stephen Ward doubled the lead just three minutes later as he bundled home following a scrappy exchange in the penalty area, meaning Eddie Howe‘s men – much like the Reds clash last week – needed a miracle to come back and win.

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However, from then on it was all Bournemouth and on the stroke of half-time, Benik Afobe netted his first goal in 20 games, converting first time from ten yards out to halve the deficit going into the break.

The second-half began in cagey manner, but the points were all but sealed in the 75th minute, when George Boyd finally ended his season-long goal drought to restore the Clarets’ two-goal cushion.